She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 31

Chapter 31 She' Volunteered

Frederick furrowed his brows, irritation evident in his expression.

He loathed these social gatherings, primarily because he couldn't bear witnessing

his father in such a compromised state.

He recognized that business dinners demanded social finesse from anyone

lacking significant status. Understanding this necessity didn't equate to embracing it, though.

His gaze drifted toward Freya once more, drawn by an unconscious pull

Truly, being near Freya provided him the most genuine comfort.

"Aren't you escorting me to the hotel?" Freya tore her eyes away and locked them onto Edwin "Shouldn't we be departing?"

The question startled everyone present, Edwin included.

Kristian's fingers, which had been idly toying with his phone, suddenly tensed.

Frederick merely lowered his head, quietly sipping his drink, careful not to interject. He recognized with certainty that Freya was about to retaliate.

"Why such haste? Don't imagine that clinging to Mr. Shaw grants you the right to behave imperiously." Edwin bristled at Freya's words, as if she had insinuated he was nothing more than a procurer. "To Mr. Shaw, you're merely another conquest."

Kristian studied Freya intently, his gaze deepening as he observed her face.

At times, he marveled at her ability to remain composed when confronted with such caustic remarks,

"Mr. Shaw." Edwin slipped back into his sycophantic manner and, before departing, ventured hesitantly, "Regarding our potential partnership..."

"My assistant will handle the arrangements, Kristian replied tersely.

Edwin's face brightened instantly. "Thank you."

Everyone coveted alliances with both the Briggs Group and Shaw Group.

While the Briggs Group remained beyond his reach, he had now secured ties with

the Shaw another chance, he would certainly cultivate his relationship with Kristian to forge even closer

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With these aspirations dancing in his mind, Edwin departed with Freya.

Freya played along willingly, knowing that upon reaching the mentioned hotel, she could confront Edwin

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properly.

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were all

involving mutual consent,

"Mr. Shaw, since

today, we

discussions can resume another time. What are

as he rose. "Richie, the company manager, will coordinate the specifics with you, though whether we

strode purposefully out of the

from the private chamber, Gerard approached with

A heaviness settled in Kristian's

Gerard, anticipating his employer's concerns without explicit direction, explained. "Should

reassured, Kristian still responded

reflecting on the unpredictability of Kristian's

dealt with properly." Kristian adjusted his tie, his lips delivering the chilled command, "Such trash should recognize their proper

Gerard comprehended instantly. "Understood."

was

clearly

the hotel," he commanded, his voice

Gerard started the vehicle.

message, Gerard drove directly to the designated

the journey, reflecting on earlier events, he couldn't resist asking, "Sir, I'm uncertain whether I should inquire about

plagues you, refrain from asking,"

your bed?" Gerard, emboldened by curiosity, pressed on,

year-end bonus forfeit,"

"Sir, rest assured, I'll ensure Verte understands precisely

countered, "Your quarterly bonus can

now genuinely wondered where he

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divorce," Kristian stated icily, still clutching his phone. I'm addressing Edwin's behavior solely because I refuse to allow anyone to sully

fell silent Kristian divorced his wife for another woman,

replied, "Yes, you're

semi-annual bonus isn't necessary either," Kristian

temperament, his composure began to fray. What

made this time?

until you receive the official decree, you remain legally bound.

of earlier events. "She even urged

because she knows the person awaiting her after check-in

harbors no affection for me,"

at a loss